Date archives for September, 2011

September 5th, 2011
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In Rise of Nightmares, You Are the Controller

And a killer too

Rise of Nightmares is out this week, and in a last-ditch attempt to get you to part with your money SEGA has released a new trailer showing exactly why this game is heading to Kinect: you are the controller.

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Sonic Generations Shots Show Casino Night Action

A winner?

Nintendo UK just let loose a set of new screens and details for Sonic Generations, showing classic Sonic the Hedgehog 2 stage Casino Night Zone.

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nintendolife.com/news

Sonic Generations Shots Show Casino Night Action

A winner?

Nintendo UK just let loose a set of new screens and details for Sonic Generations, showing classic Sonic the Hedgehog 2 stage Casino Night Zone.

Read more...



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Nintendo Download: 8th September 2011 (Europe)

Two to tango

Most kids have gone back to school, so perhaps that's why this week's Nintendo Download is so slim, to minimise distractions from the very serious studying going on. Or there's simply nothing good to release this week and any proximity to children returning to full-time education is merely coincidental. Whichever it is, here's your two to choose from this week.

WiiWare

3D Pixel Racing (Microforum, 500pts) — We had high hopes for this 3D racing game but in the end it didn't quite make it to a podium finish, let down mostly by its poor controls. Check out our 3D Pixel Racing review to help you decide whether to spend your points or not.

DSiWare

Anonymous Notes Chapter 1 — From the Abyss (Sonic Powered Co., 200pts) — A mediocre slice of hack-and-slash RPG grinding, there's a little here to enjoy but not a lot. Our Anonymous Notes Chapter 1 — From the Abyss review explains all.

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nintendolife.com/news

Nintendo Download: 8th September 2011 (Europe)

Two to tango

Most kids have gone back to school, so perhaps that's why this week's Nintendo Download is so slim, to minimise distractions from the very serious studying going on. Or there's simply nothing good to release this week and any proximity to children returning to full-time education is merely coincidental. Whichever it is, here's your two to choose from this week.

WiiWare

3D Pixel Racing (Microforum, 500pts) — We had high hopes for this 3D racing game but in the end it didn't quite make it to a podium finish, let down mostly by its poor controls. Check out our 3D Pixel Racing review to help you decide whether to spend your points or not.

DSiWare

Anonymous Notes Chapter 1 — From the Abyss (Sonic Powered Co., 200pts) — A mediocre slice of hack-and-slash RPG grinding, there's a little here to enjoy but not a lot. Our Anonymous Notes Chapter 1 — From the Abyss review explains all.

Read more...



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The @nintendolife meet-up is this week. I'm excited about ruffling the hair of @damienmcferran, @antdickens and... sorry, @dazcalvert :-(



nintendolife.com/news

Dragon Quest X Goes Online for Wii and Wii U

New game revealed

Square Enix's press conference in Japan has been and gone, and now we finally have information about Dragon Quest X.

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September 4th, 2011
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On the recommendation of @CorbieD I am now playing A Boy and His Blob to see if it really is the best third party Wii game ever. We'll see!



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Time for a little Sunday afternoon delight - potato wedges and Street Fighter III. Joy!



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Two and a half years after starting it, I finally finished Little King's Story. Best third party game on Wii by a long shot.


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